Akanksha Wandre

Product Manager

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India5 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Expert in cloud security and threat detection.
  • Mentored over 2000 students in cybersecurity.
  • Passionate about creating secure digital ecosystems.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Cybersecurity Specialist with a focus on cloud security and education.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cloud SecurityThreat DetectionVulnerability ManagementTeaching

Other Skills

AWS IAMC (Programming Language)C++Cloud ComputingCloudTrailCoaching & MentoringComplianceComputer NetworkingCross-Functional CollaborationCurriculum DevelopmentCyber DefenseEvent ManagementGuardDutyIncident ResponseInterpersonal Communication

About

"๐˜โ€™๐˜ฎ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ต๐˜ฉ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜จ ๐˜ท๐˜ถ๐˜ญ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ฃ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ต๐˜ฐ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ต๐˜ถ๐˜ฏ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด." โœ“ ๐€๐›๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ž I am a dedicated computer science professional passionate about leveraging my expertise in cybersecurity to create secure digital ecosystems. My mission is to apply and teach innovative solutions that empower businesses and individuals to navigate the online world confidently and securely. โœ“ ๐‚๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฅ๐ž As a Cybersecurity Specialist, I bring expertise in defensive security, specializing in cloud security, threat detection, incident response, and auditing to ensure secure, compliant digital transformations. I configure and manage secure architectures in AWS (IAM, encryption, CloudTrail, GuardDuty) and leverage SIEM tools like Splunk and Sentinel for log analysis, threat hunting, and real-time monitoring. Iโ€™m adept at vulnerability management, system hardening, and aligning security practices with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and MITRE ATT&CK. I collaborate closely with DevOps, IT, and network teams to build and maintain resilient, secure systems. โœ“ ๐Œ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ž๐ฉ๐ž๐ง๐๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค Beyond the workplace, Iโ€™m a dedicated Cybersecurity Mentor, actively collaborating with edtech platforms and institutions to deliver workshops, classes, and seminars on topics such as ethical hacking, secure coding, digital forensics, and defensive security. With over 5 years of experience in tech education, I focus on creating engaging, hands-on learning environments that prepare students and early professionals for real-world cybersecurity challengesโ€”bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. โœ“ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ ๐†๐ซ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ก I believe that growth in cybersecurity and in life is rooted in continuous self-improvement. Alongside technical upskilling through labs, certifications, and research, Iโ€™m an avid reader of self-help, philosophy, and personal development literature. These areas sharpen my critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and decision-making skills that are just as important in cybersecurity as technical knowledge. Iโ€™m driven by real-world learning and a desire to evolve not just as a professional, but as a mindful and intentional individual. Letโ€™s connect to discuss how we can shape a secure and innovative digital future together.

Experience

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2 roles

Package Consultant - Cybersecurity

Mar 2024 โ€“ Present ยท 2 yrs

Associate System Engineer

Mar 2023 โ€“ Feb 2024 ยท 11 mos

  • โ˜… Cloud Security (AWS): Implementing best practices for IAM, encryption, and secure architecture using services like AWS IAM, CloudTrail, Config, and GuardDuty.
  • โ˜… Threat Detection & Incident Response: Utilizing SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, Sentinel) for log analysis, event correlation, and threat hunting.
  • โ˜… Vulnerability Management: Performing risk assessments, patch management, and system hardening based on security baselines and regulatory frameworks.
  • โ˜… Security Audits & Compliance: Supporting internal and external audits while aligning controls with standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
  • โ˜… Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with DevOps, network, and IT teams to integrate security throughout the development and operations lifecycle.
Cloud SecurityThreat DetectionIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementSecurity AuditsCompliance+1

Cyber Security & IT Mentor

Jan 2022 โ€“ Present ยท 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Accomplishments(so far) -
  • โ˜… Mentored 2k+ students in mastering core IT skills, with a focus on advanced cybersecurity concepts.
  • โ˜… Conducted engaging webinars and free training sessions on cybersecurity career opportunities, industry trends, and skill development.
  • โ˜…Developed and curated courses and study material on the latest cybersecurity tools, frameworks, and best practices for student learning.
  • โ˜… Assisted students in securing roles with top cybersecurity companies through personalized resume reviews and interview coaching.

Whitehat jr

Coding Instructor

Oct 2020 โ€“ Jan 2023 ยท 2 yrs 3 mos ยท International ยท Remote

  • Accomplishments:
  • โ˜…Taughtโ€”how to code; learnedโ€”how to manage and empower young minds.
  • โ˜…Reached out to students and their parents in rural areas and making them aware of forefront technologies.
  • โ˜…Acquired technical and interpersonal skills under the guidance of highly influential trainers.
  • โ˜…Communicated with clients all around the world and networked with great industrial minds in the personal and educational growth stream.

Brainweave

Social Media and Marketing Intern

Feb 2018 โ€“ Mar 2018 ยท 1 mo ยท India

  • Accomplishments:
  • โ˜… Introduced students to Brainweaveโ€™s activity.
  • โ˜… Promoted Brainweave on various social platforms by utilizing digital marketing skills..
  • โ˜… Awarded with an Internship certificate and a Letter of Recommendation.

Education

Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology Sciences

Master of Technology - MTech โ€” Cyber Security

Jan 2020 โ€“ Jan 2022

Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology Sciences

Bachelor of Engineering - BE โ€” Computer Science

Jan 2016 โ€“ Jan 2020

Cisco Networking Academy

Information Technology and Computer Networking

Jun 2017 โ€“ Present

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